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  • Page 1 VPC-E875 User’s Manual Digital Camera 8 Mega Pixels VPC-E875...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Preface i Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

  • Page 3: Trademark Recognition

    ii Preface Trademark Recognition Windows 98/2000/ME/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Corporation. ArcSoft is the trademark of ArcSoft System, Inc. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Preface iii Safety Instructions Warnings Cautions Read and understand all before using this product. WARNING Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Do not use the camera in areas near water.
  • Page 5 iv Preface CAUTION Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
  • Page 6 This symbol mark and recycle system apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.

  • Page 7: Symbols Used In This Manual

    FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-E875 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

  • Page 8: Trademark Information

    Preface vii Trademark Information ® ® • Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® • Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ® • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • SD™ is a trademark. •...
  • Page 9 viii Preface Safety Instructions...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ....................i About this Manual ....................i Copyright ..........................i Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ..........i Declaration of Conformity ....................i Trademark Recognition ......................ii Safety and Handling Precautions ..............ii Camera Information ......................ii Battery Information ......................ii Introduction ................... 1 System Requirements ..................1 Package Contents .....................1 Main Features ....................1...
  • Page 11 Face Detection AF/AE Function ..................19 Recording your First Video ................19 Recording Voice Memos ................19 Capture Settings .................. 20 The Capture Menu ..................20 Image Resolution ......................20 Image Quality ........................21 Focus Zone ........................21 EV Compensation ......................21 M-Burst Interval ....................... 22 White Balance .........................
  • Page 12 Camera Settings .................. 37 The Setup Menu ....................37 File Number ........................37 Digital Zoom ........................37 Quick View ........................38 Continuous AF ......................... 38 Camera Sound ........................ 38 Auto LCD Off ........................38 Auto Power Off ........................ 39 Video Out ......................... 39 USB Mode ........................

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: •...

  • Page 15: Camera Views

    2 Introduction Camera Views Front View Flash Self-timer LED/ AF assist lamp Zoom Lens Wrist strap loop Microphone VPC-E875 Back View Zoom button Speaker Playback button Four-way navigation buttons LCD screen OK button Scene button MENU SCENE Menu button Top View...

  • Page 16: Bottom View

    Introduction 3 Bottom View Battery/SD card compartment BATTERY Tripod mount Left / Right View DC-in cover Wrist strap loop USB/AV port LED Indicators LED Status Camera Status Power Off. Power/Flash LED Blue (steady) Ready to take pictures. Blue (blinking) Camera busy. Self-timer off.

  • Page 17: Camera Buttons

    4 Introduction Camera Buttons Navigation Buttons The four-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos. Icon Button Function...

  • Page 18: Icon Button

    Introduction 5 Icon Button Function 1. Moves right in the OSD menus. 2. In Capture mode: • Press to pan right in AF area selection • Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/ Multi-Burst mode 3. In Video mode: • Press to scroll through the Self-timer options 4.

  • Page 19: The Scene Button

    6 Introduction Icon Button Function 1. Moves left in the OSD menus. 2. Goes up to the previous level in the OSD menus. 3. In Capture mode: • Press to pan left in AF area selection • Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon dis- plays on the LCD screen 4.

  • Page 20: Function Buttons

    Introduction 7 Scroll to Backlight mode. Backlight Scroll to Museum mode. Museum Scroll to Snow mode. Snow Scroll to Sunset mode. Sunset Scroll to Fireworks mode. Fireworks Scroll to Party mode. Party Scroll to Beach mode. Beach Scroll to Copy mode. Copy Scroll to Video mode.

  • Page 21: Lcd Screen

    8 Introduction LCD screen The high resolution 2.48” LTPS TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image for your photo or video. Use the Scene button to switch between screen modes. Press the Down/Screen button to switch between a Full display (all icons are displayed) or a Simple display (only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden).
  • Page 22 Introduction 9 Name Scene Icon Scene indicator Auto P-Mode Portrait Night Portrait Landscape Sport Night Landscape Backlight Museum Snow Sunset Fireworks Party Beach Copy Video Image Resolution LCD screen...
  • Page 23 10 Introduction Image Quality Best Better Good Flash Auto Flash Flash Off Fill Flash Anti Red-eye Self-timer/ M-Burst Burst mode Burst Mode 2 Seconds Self Timer 10 Seconds Macro indicator Macro Mode Image Counter Capture Mode Quantity 9999 Video Mode Timer 00:00:00 Memory Interface...
  • Page 24 Introduction 11 AF Frame ISO Speed Auto ISO 80 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1000 Focus Zone Multi-Zone Center Selected Area Continuous AF Sharpness High Normal Contrast High Normal Saturation High Normal LCD screen...
  • Page 25 12 Introduction White Balance Auto Sunny Tungsten Fluorescent Cloudy Camera Steady Warning AE Metering Average Matrix Spot Anti-Shake LCD screen...

  • Page 26: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup 13 Camera Setup Attaching the Wrist Strap Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying: 1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet. 2. String the larger loop of the strap though the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.

  • Page 27: Inserting An Sd/Mmc Memory Card

    14 Camera Setup Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card The camera features 16 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD/MMC memory card for additional storage. Follow these instructions to insert the SD/MMC card. 1. Open the battery com- partment at the bottom of the camera.

  • Page 28: First Time Use

    Camera Setup 15 First Time Use Press the Power button as described in “Turning On” on page 14, a welcome screen displays momentarily on the LCD screen. If the camera is turned on for the first time, the LANGUAGE Language menu pops up automatically after powering on the camera.

  • Page 29: Getting Start

    16 Getting Start Getting Start Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and movies. Taking your First Photo Taking a photo with the camera is very simple. 1. Turn the camera on and press the Scene button to access the Auto mode.

  • Page 30: Using The Zoom In/Out Function

    Getting Start 17 Fill flash: The flash always fires. Anti Red-eye: The flash fires twice so as to reduce the red-eye effect. Using the Zoom in/out Function The camera comes equipped with 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on your subject.

  • Page 31: Setting The Scene Mode

    18 Getting Start Setting the Scene Mode The camera supports various preset modes for shooting in different environments and conditions. Each setting is configured automatically by the camera. To select scene modes: 1. Press the Scene button to access Scene SCENE menu.

  • Page 32: Face Detection Af/Ae Function

    Getting Start 19 Face Detection AF/AE Function This function is only available in Portrait and Night Portrait capture modes. When the subject’s face is detected, the yellow focus frames appear on the LCD screen. Then the camera automatically adjusts the focus point and exposure to the optimized value.

  • Page 33: Capture Settings

    20 Capture Settings Capture Settings This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips. The Capture Menu To access the Capture menu: 1. Press the Scene button. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Auto or P-Mode.

  • Page 34: Image Quality

    Capture Settings 21 Image Quality The Image Quality setting refers to the IMAGE QUALITY compression ratio of the JPG. The higher the image quality, the less the image compression ratio but BEST more memory space is required. Use the Up/ BETTER Down navigation buttons to select from the GOOD...

  • Page 35: M-Burst Interval

    22 Capture Settings M-Burst Interval The M-Burst Interval setting allows you to adjust M-BURST INTERVAL the burst interval when the multi-burst function is enabled.Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to 1/30 SEC select from the options. 1/15 SEC • 1/30 Sec (default) 1/7.5 SEC •...

  • Page 36: Ae Metering

    Capture Settings 23 • ISO 1000: For moving object photography or low light environments without using flash. AE Metering AE Metering allows you to select the area of the AE METERING subject or frame by which the camera measures light. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to MATRIX select from the options.

  • Page 37: Saturation

    24 Capture Settings Saturation The Saturation setting allows you to adjust the SATURATION saturation of the colors in your photos. Use a high saturation setting for rich colors and a lower HIGH saturation setting for more natural tones. Use the NORMAL Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options.

  • Page 38: Contrast

    Capture Settings 25 White Balance See “White Balance” on page 22 for more details on the setup menu options. Color See “Color” on page 23 for more details on the setup menu options. Saturation See “Saturation” on page 24 for more details on the setup menu options. Contrast See “Contrast”...

  • Page 39: Photo & Video Playback

    26 Photo & Video Playback Photo & Video Playback Playback Mode Display Photo Playback 2 3 4 5 6 8M 8M 1/140 1/140 1/140 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 1/60 1/60 1/60 -0.3EV -0.3EV -0.3EV SANYO001.JPG SANYO001.JPG SANYO001.JPG 2008/01/01 2008/01/01 2008/01/01 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 Video Playback...
  • Page 40 Photo & Video Playback 27 Name Icon Playback mode Image resolution Photo mode: Video mode: 640 (640x480), 320 (320x240) Sharpness Protect Color mode Flash mode Photo mode: Video mode: 00:00:00 (Length of the video clip.) Quantity 1/140, 2/30 SD card / Internal memory Histogram File Name Photo mode: SANY0001.JPG...

  • Page 41: Viewing Photos/Videos On The Lcd Screen

    28 Photo & Video Playback AE Metering Saturation EV Compensation -0.3EV Shutter speed 1/60 Aperture value F2.8 Image quality Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen: 1. Press the Playback button .

  • Page 42: Viewing Photos/Videos On Your Tv

    Photo & Video Playback 29 Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV To view images stored on the camera on your TV, you must connect via the A/V port on the side of the camera. To connect your camera to a TV: 1.

  • Page 43: Zooming In During Playback

    30 Photo & Video Playback Zooming In During Playback The camera’s zoom feature can also be used during Playback. This allows you to view photos in greater detail. To zoom in on saved photos: 1. Press the right side of the Zoom button T to zoom in and the left side of the Zoom button W to zoom out of the photo/video.

  • Page 44: Dpof

    Photo & Video Playback 31 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to specify the number of copies of a certain image that you want to print at a later date. Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information. You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture.

  • Page 45: Slideshow

    32 Photo & Video Playback Slideshow The Slideshow function allows you to view all SLIDESHOW stored photos in a continuous sequence. START To view a slideshow: INTERVAL:5 SEC 1. Press the MENU button to select Slideshow LOOP:OFF from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.

  • Page 46: Rotate

    Photo & Video Playback 33 Rotate The Rotate function allows you to change the orientation of a saved photo. To rotate an image: 1. Press the MENU button to select Rotate from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm. 2.

  • Page 47: Red-Eye Compensation

    34 Photo & Video Playback Red-Eye Compensation The Red-Eye Compensation function allows you RED-EYE COMP. to perform red-eye reduction on a saved photo. OVERWRITE To remove red-eye from a photo: NEW FILE 1. Press the MENU button to select Red-Eye CANCEL Comp.

  • Page 48: Divide

    Photo & Video Playback 35 Divide The Divide function allows you to cut unnecessary portions of a video. This feature is useful when the memory capacity is insufficient or when users want to trim video clips. To move an image: 1.

  • Page 49: Transferring Photos/Videos To Your Pc

    36 Photo & Video Playback Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC To transfer photos and videos to your PC: Use the software CD to install the camera driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Connect the camera’s USB port to a free USB port on your PC using the USB cable. The camera’s internal memory and/or SD/MMC card appear as removable drives in the file manager.

  • Page 50: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings 37 Camera Settings The Setup Menu The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general settings according to your preferences. To access the setup menu: 1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or CONTINUE any of the capture modes.

  • Page 51: Quick View

    38 Camera Settings Quick View The Quick View setting allows you to view the QUICK VIEW photo that you have just taken. Once you have taken your photo, it displays on the LCD screen. If you are not satisfied with the result, you can press button to delete the photo immediately.

  • Page 52: Auto Power Off

    Camera Settings 39 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off setting allows you to adjust AUTO POWER OFF the length of time after which the camera will power down when inactive. Use the Up/Down navigation 5 MIN buttons to select from the menu options. Two 2 MIN options are available: •...

  • Page 53: Date And Time

    40 Camera Settings • MM DD YYYY: month-date-year format • DD MM YYYY: date-month-year format Date and Time The Date and Time setting allows you to set or DATE & TIME adjust the date and time on your camera. To set or adjust the date and time: (Year) •...

  • Page 54: Format

    Camera Settings 41 Format The Format setting allows you to erase all data in FORMAT the internal memory or on the SD/MMC card. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from MEMORY CARD the menu options. Three options are available: INTERNAL MEMORY •...

  • Page 55: Pictbridge Print (Ptp)

    42 Camera Settings PictBridge Print (PTP) The PTP function allows you to print images captured by the camera directly without connecting the camera to a PC. If the camera is not connected to a PTP compliant printer, an error message displays on the LCD screen.To enable PTP function, see “USB Mode”...

  • Page 56: This Image

    Camera Settings 43 This Image Print the selected image with the current setting. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select 2/140 2/140 2/140 This Image from the options and press the OK IMAGE STORAGE button to confirm. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select previous/next file.

  • Page 57: Index Print

    44 Camera Settings Index Print Use this function to print all images in index format. 2/140 2/140 2/140 IMAGE STORAGE THIS IMAGE INDEX PRINT DPOF IMAGE ALL IMAGES 1. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to INDEX PRINT select the Paper size. DEFAULT SIZE •...

  • Page 58: All Images

    Camera Settings 45 All Images Print all images saved in memory. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select 2/140 2/140 2/140 All Images from the options and press the OK IMAGE STORAGE button to confirm. THIS IMAGE INDEX PRINT DPOF IMAGE ALL IMAGES 2.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    46 Specifications Specifications General Resolution / Image Type 8M Pixels / 1/2.5” CCD 2.48” LTPS TFT, 150K Pixels (640x240) Dimensions 90(W)x60(H)x22(D)mm Exterior Casing Metal front cover+ Plastic rear cover+ Chromed plastic center frame Optics Aperture Wide: F2.8 Tele: F4.9 Optical Zoom Up to 3x Digital Zoom Up to 5x...
  • Page 60 Specifications 47 Resolution Image File Formats Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.2) Image Image Quality Mode Still Image: 3264x2448, 2576x1932, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480 Movie Mode: 640x480@20fps, 320x240@20fps Quality Levels Best, Better, Good Capture Features DPOF Version 1.1 Erase Protection Exposure Compensation Selectable +/-2.0EV with 0.3/ 0.4 EV steps Sharpness High, Normal, Low...
  • Page 61 Movie Length Unlimited as long as space is available on the SD/MMC card Microphone Yes, Mono Power Battery UF553436 (NP-40) Lithium-ion rechargeable (Sanyo, 3.7V 720mAH) Battery Life CIPA 200 pcs Capability Camera Interface USB 2.0 full speed Host Platform Win Me, Windows 2000,...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 49 Troubleshooting Problem Action Camera does not turn on • The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries. • The batteries are installed incorrectly. Re-insert the batteries observing the correct polarity. Camera turns off Press any button to turn on the camera. automatically LCD turns off automatically Press any button to turn on the LCD.
  • Page 63 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Printed in China...

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